Title
Liquor License - Giordano's of Paradise Valley
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 22292.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Deborah Canez, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
12811 N. Tatum Blvd.
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was July 31, 2018. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Giordano's of Peoria (Series 12)
16222 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“Giordano's is a nationa-wide restaurant operator with stores that hold liquor licenses. All liquor licenses are issued and in good standing and no history of violations. Ms. Canez has been working in the restaurant business for more than 5 years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The location was previously operated as a restaurant and there is a need and demand in this area for food and beverage service. The premises are located in the Village Fair North shopping center so the restaurant will service shoppers and the community. We will also be hiring approx. 100 individuals from the area to work at the premises.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Giordano's of Paradise Valley
Liquor License Map - Giordano's of Paradise Valley
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.